Category: Academics

Post regarding academic activities.

Crossfade- Episode 7: Theatre Games-II

I welcome you to the second episode of Theatre Games. In the previous episode, I discussed five theatre games: Zip, Zap Zop, Name and Gesture, Pass the Clap, Passing the imaginary ball, and Shake Down. I advise you to become familiar with it if you haven’t visited it yet; click here. I’ll continue our discussion of the remaining five theatre games in this episode, with special emphasis on how these exercises can help develop children’s listening skills, confidence, and imagination.

Crossfade- Episode 6: Theatre Games- I

In this post, I have explored five basic warm-up exercises for beginners to help you prepare for any performance, both mentally and physically. In the subsequent one, I'll delve deeper. Let's try these exercises one by one. I request that you visualise them or introduce them into your classroom learning.

Crossfade- Episode 4: Anatomy of Theatre

Derived from the Greek word 'theatron,' theatre refers to a place of viewing. To understand the structure of such theatre, consider it a room where the fourth wall is removed, allowing the audience to see what happens inside. A proscenium theatre is divided into two sections: the stage (where the actors perform) and the house (where the audience sits). Let's look at the stage first.

Crossfade-Episode 2: Asides-You Know but They Shouldn’t

The etymology of the word 'Aside' dates back to the 14th century, Middle English, meaning 'one side' or 'to the side.' It was popularised by the 15th-century Elizabethan dramatists in the Renaissance period, who used it to share comments, expressions, secrets, and humorous and witty remarks directly to the audience without involving the characters on the stage.

10 Tips to Read Any Book Effectively

The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries! René Descartes I seldom pondered the topic until a friend posed this question: "Yaar, how can I read any book effectively and easily?" According to me, if you feel engrossed in the book or if you're able to relate to it, … Continue reading 10 Tips to Read Any Book Effectively →